
Understanding Tsunamis

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Amelia Wright
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Science, Geography
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard
04:22
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the origin of the term 'tsunami'?
Chinese
Korean
Vietnamese
Japanese
2.
Multiple Choice
Which ocean is most frequently affected by tsunamis?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
3.
Multiple Choice
What are the large plates that make up the Earth's surface called?
Oceanic plates
Tectonic plates
Continental plates
Mantle plates
4.
Multiple Choice
What can cause the formation of a tsunami?
Heavy rainfall
Movements of tectonic plates
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
5.
Multiple Choice
What is the first phase of a tsunami?
Propagation
Inundation
Generation
Retraction
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